There is a lot to consider, but preparation can make the move into parenthood easier. Your body naturally prepares for labor on its own, but there are a few things you can do to help lower your ...

Although you don’t know exactly what will happen when labor is induced, you should be focused on ways to prepare for an induction. The more relaxed and prepared you are, the better your ...

Preparing for what to expect during childbirth can help ease anxiety, and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital offers resources to support expectant parents every step of the way. Getting Familiar with the ...

there tends to be a heavy focus on labor and birth, with far less emphasis on what happens when you get home. I was obsessive about preparing for labor throughout my first pregnancy — to the ...

Packer teaches childbirth preparation classes for both first time moms and for parents who are having another child and would like a refresher course. Intermountain Health’s Childbirth Express ...

One of the best ways to help calm those fears is to take a childbirth education class to help prepare for and know what to expect during labor and learn about some of the different childbirth ...

Prepare your body and mind for a natural birth with this gentle 20-minute prenatal yoga flow designed specifically for the third trimester. Combining targeted asanas with deep breathing techniques, ...

"It's so hard to just have to do other things like chores!" When she was pregnant, St. Clair had wanted a home birth. "For me, that kind of stemmed from a fear of hospitals and getting ...